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Aberdare District CounciLI
Aberdare District CounciL I On Monday. May 8th, Mr. J. O. George, J.P., in the chair. Other members present: Messrs. Illtyd Hop- kins (vice-chairman), T. Walter Wil- liams, Wm. Haggar, Da\ id Davies, T. W. Griffiths, Thos. Lloyd, Evan Jones (Aberaman), W. M. Llewelyn, John Evans, Ogwen Williams. AVm. Lawr- ence, D. E. Davies, Owen Powell, Evan Jones (Cwmaman). and John Griffiths, with Messrs. Abraham Watkins (de- puty clerk). A. S. Morris (deputy sur- veyor), A..1. Abraham (general mana- ger Electric Works and Tramways), H. King (traffic manager), and Emlyn Davies (deputy accountant). Magistrates Criticised. The Deputy Clerk reported that the Council summons against the Wilts Dairy Co. had been withdrawn, be- cause the summons was improperly drawn up in the magistrates' clerk's office. Mr. T. Walter Williams Have the magistrates no power to amend the summons? Surely they have, and I cannot understand why they did not exercise their powers, and so save ex- pense. Deputy Clerk: An amended sum- mons will be issued. Mr. T. Walter Williams .Hut why in the name of God did they not allow the summons to be amended ? That is my difficulty. It is a very simple matter. In other words why should the money be wasted- But probably we shall hear more of it when the clerk ii-(,- turns. Cwmbach Municipal Houses. It was resolved to have the Council houses in Cwmbach painted. Mr. D. Davies remarked that some of the houses were in need of repairs, and he suggested that the Housing Committee pay a visit to them to see what was required. Mr. W. M. Llewelyn: Do they want repairs now, after four years only? Mr. D. Davies: They were not put right at the start. I move the Hous- ing Committee visit the place. Mr. Ogwen Williams For what ob- ject—to see how the tenants keep their cottages P Mr. D. Davies: And to see what is wanted there. YIr; Davies' motion was agreed to. Librarian and Tribunal.Nt W. H. Sturdy, Aberdare Central Librarian. said that his group had been called up for service, and the Library Committee thought it was necessary in the in- terest of the public of Aberdare that the Council on his behalf should appeal to the Tribunal for absolute exemption from military service. Mr. Ogwen J Williams, who is the chairman of the Library Committee, said that Mr. Sturdy wrote the letter because he also acted as secretary of the library.—Mr. E. Jones (Cwmaman) moved, and Mr. Illtyd Hopkins seconded that the Council make such an application.— Carried. Naval and Military Pensions. — A sub-committee at Cardiff, per Mr J. J. Jackson, Cardiff, wrote calling the at- tention of the Council that they were prepared to give the ben-tit of their experience to the new Naval and Mili- tary Pensions Committee. The com- munication was referred to this com- mittee. Free Church Council Objected To. At the last meeting of the Council the formation of a local committee under the Naval and Military Pensions Act was considered, when it was re- solved that the proposed committee consist of 21 members; that 11 of such number be appointed by this Council, 2 members by the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, and 1 by each of the following bodies: Aberdare Trades and Labour Council; Cwmbach and Aberaman Co-operative Women's Guild, Aberdare Co-op. Women's Guild, Aberdare Free Church Council, Aber- (lare Chamber of Trade, National Union of Teachers (Aberdare Branch), Aber- rlare Branch Red Cross Society, Aber- j dare Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Society. The Council appointed the following as their quota of 11 members upon the above mentioned committee j Councillors W. M. Llewellyn. Ogwen j Williams, Wm. Thomas, D. E. Davies, j John Evans, Mesdames A. N. Jenktns, Trecynon; F. W. Mander. Aberdare; F. Rose Davies, Aberdare; -I. H. Job, i Cwmaman: Miss Jennie Griffiths. Aberdare, and Mr. T. Bottmg, Direc- tor of Education. The above particulars were sent to the Secretary of the Statutory Com- mittee under the Pensions Act, Lon- don, who now wrote stating thait they took exception to a representative be- ing appointed from the Free Church Council, and they further wished the miners organisations to have represen- tation on the committee. The letter stated that there were .strong objec- tions on various grounds for giving direct representation to any religious organisation as such. Therefore the F.C.C. should be omitted, and they asked the Council to reconsider their scheme and inform the Statutory Com- mittee of their action at an early date. Mr. T. Walter Williams said there was no objection to the Miners' Feder- ation having the right to nominate a member. The Federation could nomin- ate a Nonconformist if they so wished. Mr. Ogwen Williams mentioned that the Trades and Labour Council were already represented, and two Co-oper- ative Guilds had the right of nominat- ing one each. Mr. D. Davies remarked tuat Cwm- I bach did not have a single member on this committee. Deputy Clerk: The YV ara has got re- presentation in Mr. D. E. Davies. Mr. T. Walter Williams: There are a large number of soldiers from Cwm- barh. We all know that. Chairman Mr. D. E. Davies will no doubt look after the interests of Cwm- bach. I think you can be satisfied. Mr. OY. en Powell s.Aid it was a great advantage to have a member living in the. particular place, because people preferred consulting someone well known to them. The Council should try to give the minimum amount of trouble to persons who would want ad- vice in this matter. I Mr. D. E. Davies remarked that per- haps the Co-op. Guilds would give Cwmbach a representation. I Second Thoughts Mr. G. D. Mor- gan, chief clerk in the electricity dept., who obtained the permission of tho Council at their last meeting to join H.M. Forces, wrote stating that lie believed he could render greater ser- vice to the country by remaining at his post. He was, therefore, willing to forego joining and to remain at Aber- dare, if the Council would write to the authorities asking for his release. Mr. Morgan added that the medical authori- ties had. placed him in Class 2.—Mr. W. M. Llewelyn moved that they ap- ply for his release and the motion was adopted. Light Wanted.—Mr. M. J. Harris, Trecynon, wrote calling the Council's attention to the need of placing lamps in the lane known as Cwm Shan, be- tween the bottom of Harriet Street and Llewelyn Street, Trecynon. The chairman remarked that he was glad to see Mr. Harris still taking an interest in public affairs.—On the motion of I Mr. Llewelyn, the matter was referred to the Lighting Committee. — There was also a letter from Councillor Owen Powell, who stated that more lamps were required at St. Joseph's Terrace. Cwmaman.—Referred to the same committee. Applications for Increases. There I were applications for increases of salary from the sexton, road foreman, and from the Municipal Employees Society on behalf of the masons. Mr. W. Lawrence moved that the letters be referred to the respective committees, and then to the Finance Committee. This course was agreed to. Saving of Paper. Mi. T. Walter Williams, referring to the typed minutes, said that a great deal of sav- ing could be effected by using up the whole page, instead of leaving about half of it white. The course he was suggesting was followed at the Lavv Courts with the view of saving paper. —The clerical staff promised to see into it. » I ncreases.-A t the meeting of the Finance Committee held on May 1st Councillor. Geo. Powell was elected chairman for the ensuing year. The committee considered several applica- tions for increases, and it was resolved: 1. That the salary of Mr. A. J. Abra- ham be increased from £ 30U to £ 350. 2. That the salary of Mr. A. S. Morris, deputy surveyor, be increased from £ 200 to £ 250— £ 25 at once, and £ 25 in a year's time, 3. That the salary of a year's time, 3. That the salary of Mr. Ivor A. Bryant, assistant "sur- veyor, be increased from £ 104 to £ 130 — £ lb upon taking up his duties, and the remaining £10 in a year there- after. 4. That the wages of Mr. J. Gething, smith at the Electricity Works, be increased from 35s. to 38s. per week, plus 3s. war ,bonus. 5. That the salary of Miss Olive Phillips, pro- bationer at the Isolation Hospital, be increased by R5 per annum. Tramways Committee. At the first meeting of the Tramways, Lighting and Fire Brigade Committee, Mr. E. Stone- lake was appointed chairman for the ensuing year. The following items ap- peared in the report:—" Resolved that Mr. W. J. Walker, one of the firemen at the Destructor, who has been dis- charged by reason of wounds from the Army, be put upon light employment j when he is able to resume work, and that the Council's grant of 10s. per week be continued to his father until he does so resume work. Resolved. that the tramway, electricity and de- structor employees, called up for mili- tary service, be allowed the holidays which they are entitled to, and that it be an instruction to the manager to pay employees in lieu of .holidays." Health and Housing.^—At the fast meeting of the Health, Housing, Parks and Cemeteries Committee, Mr. Evan Jones, Aberaman, was appointed chair- I man. The committee's report con- tained the following items "Resoli- e(i that the Clerk and Surveyor report to the next meeting of this committee upon the alterations to the house, No. 146 Glanaman Road, and that a notice be served upon the owner of No. 1 Hoi- Ford Street, Aberaman, calling upon him to put the same into a proper habitable condition. Resolved (1) That Mr. B. Llewelyn be appointed parks-keeper, responsible to the Sur- veyor, at a weekly wage of t2- plus war bonus. (2) That Mrs. O'Leary be allowed to occupy the Lower Park ) Lodge for a further 6 months, if through failure to obtain another hoiist- this becomes necessary, and that when the Lodge becomes vacant, the same | be occupied by Mr. Llewellyn, the parks-keeper, free of rent." Proposed Purchase of Cas urider-, taking.—A sub-committee has been i s' Ing sitting on several occasions discussing a proposal to buy over the Aberdare (;as Co.'s undertaking. On April 29, at a meeting of the sub-committee, the Clerk read a letter from Mr. Wm. Kenshole (for the Gas Co.) setting forth the conditions upon which the Gas Co. would negotiate with the Council for the sale. It was there- upon resolved the conditions be not entertained, and that the Council pur- sue its opposition to the Co.'s Bill now before Parliament.
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Abercynon Police Court.I
Abercynon Police Court. I On Thursday, May 4th, before Messrs. R. A. Griffith, Stipendiary; Griffith Evans and W. Fenwick. DRUNK. Joseph Richards, in Margaret Street, Abercynon, 9s. DOGGIES.—Andrew Whitcombe was fined 7s. 6d. for not having a licence for his dog when the officer called.—Annie Corben, a soldier's wife, was fined Is. for a similar offence. A PRIEST'S APPEAL. A written appeal by the Rev. Father H. Irvine was handed to the bench on behalf of Mrs. Casey, Mountain Ash, against whom Mr. Gwilym Jones, Solicitor, had obtained an ejection order. Mrs. Casey had failed to get a house. Her husband and son were serving in the Ai-ii-iy.-Tlie. Bench extended the order for 14 davs. FIFTY PER CENT. DEFICIENCY.— F. W. Gilbert, Ltd.. Derby, milk vendors,, also trading as the Vale of Berkeley Dairy Co., Gloucestershire, were proceeded against in respect of milk supplied on a warranty to 1). Morgan and Sons, Abercynon, that was deficient in butter fat to the extent of 50 per cent.—Mr. David Rees. Ponty- pridd, appeared for the Glamorgan County Council, and Mr. Bendle W. Moore, Derby, defended.—Mr. Moore. at the outset, took formal objection to the summons on the ground that no information had been laid against de- fendants within 28 days of the committing of the alleged offence, as re- quired by the Food and Drugs Act.- The Bench over-ruled the objection.— The case against the defendants was I that on September 29th, 1915, they entered into a contract with D. Morgan and Sons to supply them with pure new milk with all its cream on from the date mentioned until March, 1916. On February 14th this year the Police In- spector took samples of milk from two churns at the Taff Vale Railway Sta- tion, Abercynon. The churns were labelled Vale of Berkeley Dairy Co., and the name F. W. Gilbert stamped across.—Police-Inspector Joseph Toye bore out the advocate's statement. He sent the samples to Police-Superin- tendent E. Rees.—Police-Superintendent E. Rees spoke to receiving the samples and sending one to the Berkeley Dairy, accompanied by a letter, a copy of which witness also sent to Gilbert's, of Derby. The analyst's certificate showed that bottle 2a was 50 per cent. deficient in butter fat. and bottle la was genuine.— Evan Price Morgan, in the employ of D. Morgan and Sons, stated that he was present when the samples were taken by Inspector Toye. It was true that he had been buying separated milk from Gilberts at 6d. per gallon. His contract was for 30 gallons every week-end, but he had only been getting 17 gallons. The label on those churns always bore the word "skim."—Bernard H. Brigham stated that he was secretary of F. W. Gilbert, Ltd. He signed the agreement with Morgan on behalf of his firm. Messrs. Gilbert bought the Vale of Berkeley Dairy Co.'s business as a going concern. They had never had a convic- tion against them. They distributed 50 thousand gallons of milk daily.—The Bench, said the Stipendiary, considered the case proved, and described the de- ficiency as startling. It was the first conviction against the firm, and the fine would be < £ 10.—The Bench consented to state a case. KILLING A CALF. Thomas Lewis, Bryngolwg Farm, Mountain Ash, was summoned for killing a calf that was under the age of six months. Mr. Gwilym Jones defended.—P.S. Hill proved the case, and said that defendant told him that the calf was a week old. The case was the first of its kind under the new Maintenance of Stock Order.—Defendant was fined 40s. or 11 days.
Trecynon and Llwydcoed Notes.
Trecynon and Llwydcoed Notes. BY MARCELLO. Is So and So preparing for the min- istry ? He has the outward appearance of a minister, at any rate. I don't know whether his heart is right, but his hair ia. I was very sorry for you, sir. that you had to get out of the tram because it was going at such a slow pace. And all owing to a blessed circus. Mr. Faintheart wants to get a job in munition works in order to dodge Mili- tary Service. He says that he is going to work the oracle alright. He is going to write to the Minister of Munitions, who is a Baptist like Mr. F. She went for a walk at the early hour of 7 a.m., and met a commercial traveller, who talked very nice to her, as the gentlemen of the road invariably do. Now I am told that it is quite a case. How true that the early bird catches the worm! Query: Which was the bird and which the worm? Two young men had their coats off, and were going to have it out in the old- fashioned way, when lo and behold a minister came upon the scene. Before he had time to offer his service as referee the two combatants had become non-combatants and cleared off. Topsy Tipsy is a starred man. When he collided with the lamp-post the other night he saw myriads of them. A spirited grievance: The reverend gentleman does not put enough spirit in his sermons. His hearers say that it is all soda water. Marcello is not an expert critic on ladies' dresses, but he is pleased to ob- serve that current fashion graciously permits wider skirts. Before, the wear- ers got into a hobble, and it was "one step enough for me." Miss is trying to be clever at the expense of male victims. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. The musical and muscular conductor is going to give up music, and give himself entirely to muscle—in other words he is going to join the Forces. The choir is now going to advertise for a successor ineligible for the Army. The new man will have a tough task to train a certain ineligible voice which is as harsh as ever. 'n. It is not naming the baby that is the greatest problem up oui way but christening the mansion. Mrs —— is go- ing to name hers Llanfairpwllgwyngyll- goge rych wyrndrobwllllandysiliogogogoch. he thinks that will frjghten the bailiffs.
Free Churches and Social >…
Free Churches and Social Subjects. A meeting of the National Union of Evangelical Free Churches (Aberdare Valley Section) was held at Rhos Chapel, Mountain Ash, on Friday. In the after- noon a conference was held under the presidency of the Rev. J. Griffiths, Cal- faria, Aberdare. The Rev. J. Griffiths wil- elected president, and Dr. Arthur T. Jones, vice-president of the Union, for the ensuing year. The following were appointed on the Executive: -Revs. Wern Williams, Hirwain; B. Vaughan, Cwmdare; W. Davies, M.A., Aberdare; T. Thomas, Godrearuan; D. Davies, Carmel. Penrhiwceiber; Messrs. Samuel, Trecynon; D. Davies, Mountain Ash, and John Jones, Abercynon.—On the motion of the Rev. T. Powell, Cwm- dare, a resolution was passed deploring the increase in drunkenness especially among women, and protesting against the action of the Glamorgan Licensing Committee in killing the endeavour of local justices to reduce the number of public-houses by imposing only a tenth of the compensation levy. last year.- The Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., Trecynon, moved a resolution protesting against Sunday trading, and appealing to the police and the magistrates to be more strict in enforcing the Lord's Day Observance Act by fining purchasers as well as sellers, and also prohibiting concerts to which admission is charged for.—This was carried.—On the motion of Mr. W. Uthr Williams, M.A., a resolution was passed in favour of more I police and magisterial vigil over billiard saloons, and regretting the fact that South Wales daily newspapers gave such support to races and boxing contests in these valleys.—Councillor Ogwen Wil- liams, Aberdare, moved that the local authorities form a special committee in every neighbourhood to exercise super- vision over pictures displayed on hoard- ings and screened in cinemas.—This was agreed to.—Oil the motion of the Rev. T. Thomas, Godreaman, it was decided to ask the various branches to hold inter- cessory prayer meetings in respect of the war.—On the motion of the Rev. E. Wern Williams it was agreed to recommend to the branches the advisability of hold- ing special revival meetings in order to strengthen the hands of the churches. At the evening meeting Mr. David Davies, president of the Mountain Ash branch, presided. The Rev. T. Thomas, God reama n, commenced in prayer, The Rev. J. Roberts. M.A., Cardiff, gave an address. The great need or the day, he said, was God. Again we needed more unity. The speaker claimed that the various denominations were really closer together than they thought they were. We should strive to gather in "the other sheep" which were not yet of the Christian fold.—The Rev. Charles Davies, Cardiff, referred to the resolu- tion passed in favour of holding special revival meetings. Such a campaign would be the means of bringing out many who were not public speakers. The tendency of public orators was to make set speeches. But such meetings gave an opportunity for the exercise of a spontaneity which was natural and original. The world was becoming better and better by knowing its best men, and this was an argument in favour of more cohesion among the denomina- tions. He hoped that the campaign of the Aberdare Valley Free Churches would meet with success.—The Rev. T. Eli Evans, Aberdare, secretary of the Union, moved a vote of thanks to the two speakers.—The Rev. J. Griffiths closed in prayer.
--;Aberdare Trades Council.
Aberdare Trades Council. The monthly meeting was held on Thursday, Mr. John Griffiths, president of the Aberdare District of Miners, presiding. Correspondence. The National Council against Conscription asked the Council to support them in their work, and also to become members of the National Council.—Decided to write for fuller information.—The Burston School Strike Committee appealed for financial aid to carry forward their fight. Decided to recommend the ap- peal to the Lodges. Report.—Mr. Stoneh.ke gave n re- port of a meeting of the Central Con- trol (Liquor) Hoard at Swansea. New Members. Guardian John Davies was congratulated by the chair- man on being selected as a member of the Guardians. He was also adopted by the Council as a Labour member. Davies thanked the chairman and delegates for their kind words.—Guard- ian Noah Tromans, on the recom- mendation of the E.C., was also adopt- ed as a member under the auspices of the Council.—Mr. Noah Tromans, on behalf of the Lower Duffryn, thanked the members for their good feelings. Ladies' Convenience.—The E.C. sent the following motion: "That this Council again urge the members of the D.C. to provide in the centre of the town a proper public convenience for ladies." The motion was carried with the following addition: "That tih' District Council also he asked to place a convenience in the Public Park." The Labour members were instructed to place the matter before the District Council members. Cuardians.Giiardian Meth Davies gave a report on the work done by the members of the Board of Guardians.
TRECYNON.
TRECYNON. OBITUARY. On Monday last the re- mains of Gomer Parker, 63 Harriet St., were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mrs. Jones, mother; Evan, John, Katie and Mary Ann, brothers and sisters; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Parker, grandparents; Mr. John Parker, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rees, Mr. W. T. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Waite, Mrs. D. T. Morris, Deri; Mrs. Scrivens, Misses E. and Olive Williams, Mrs. Evans. Treherbert; Mrs. J. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. E. Young, Troedyrhiw; Mr. T. Arthur, Treharris, uncles and aunts; Maggie Ann and Jenny Jones, Sarah Jane and Evan Thomas, Evan Jones, cousins. The Rev. John Morgan, Bryn Seion. officiated. Gomer was in his 15th year, and was a member of Bryn Seion Band of Hope and Sunday School. The bearers were Messrs. 1. H. Harris, Trevor Harris, T. Rees, Trevor Williams, 1. W. Benjamin and D. D. Williams.
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